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ACI Premier Regulation Forum: K-Beauty Makes Its Official Debut on the International Stage with Provision Consulting Group Invited as the K-Beauty Representative Speaker

Provision Consulting Group
Aug 18
3 min read

Updated: Aug 24

K-Beauty's Growing Influence: From a Trend to a Global Standard

American Conference Institute (ACI)'s Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products

American Conference Institute (ACI)'s Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products and Provision Consulting Group

We're thrilled to share some incredibly proud news today. Our co-CEO, Mr. Sung Kwon, has been officially invited to speak at the American Conference Institute (ACI) Conference. This is a truly exclusive event, reserved only for top leaders in the industry.

What Makes the ACI Conference So Prestigious?

Often called the "Davos Forum of Cosmetics Regulation," the ACI Forum is the most authoritative platform of its kind. Each year, it brings together legal and regulatory executives from leading global beauty companies, partner attorneys from top-tier AmLaw firms, and key regulatory leaders. It's more than just a place to share information; it's where the future of the U.S. industries are shaped, with discussions focused on the regulations and laws that will govern the American market.

Industry Insiders: The forum features heads of legal teams and regulatory affairs from global beauty giants like The Estée Lauder Companies and The Honest Company.
Top-Tier Legal Minds: Partner attorneys from prestigious U.S. law firms such as Morgan Lewis, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Sidley Austin share their legal expertise.
Regulatory Experts: Lawyers from regulatory bodies like the National Advertising Division (NAD), which handles U.S. advertising regulations, also participate as speakers.

Mr. Kwon's selection to this distinguished stage is a recognition of his unique and powerful expertise. His extensive experience with FDA regulations in cosmetics and personal care is matched by a comprehensive understanding of the entire industry infrastructure. His insights go beyond compliance, drawing from his deep knowledge of product development, supply chain logistics, and commercialization. This rare combination of regulatory mastery, operational insight, and a strong professional network within the U.S. industry has established him as a leading authority with a global reputation.

The K-Beauty Session: October 9th at 12:15 PM

On Day 2 (October 9), Mr. Kwon will deliver a presentation titled: “K-Beauty Goes West: Legal and Regulatory Challenges of Bringing Korean Beauty to the U.S. Market.” The talk will address the regulatory and business hurdles that K-beauty brands face when entering the U.S. market and provide practical strategies for overcoming them.

Key topics will include:

Understanding How K-Beauty brands are navigating U.S. import rules, including sunscreen classification and OTC requirements
Lessons learned from launching a Korean brand stateside—from marketing to retail partnerships
- What key compliance and business challenges should you anticipate when introducing K-Beauty products to the U.S. market?
Reviewing labeling, ingredient, and formulation challenges when adapting Korean products for U.S. and global markets
Considerations for tariffs, trade, and import logistics for Korean cosmetics entering the U.S.

The Significance of This Invitation

This invitation is more than just a source of pride for us; it's a clear sign that the U.S. mainstream legal and regulatory community is officially acknowledging and discussing the growth potential of K-beauty.

This moment signifies that:

Korean cosmetics are becoming a globally trusted industry category.
This creates an institutional foundation for Korean companies to build credibility with U.S. buyers and retailers.
It symbolizes the potential for K-beauty to evolve from a mere trend into a global standard.

This isn't just an achievement for PCG; it’s a crucial signal for the entire K-beauty industry. For K-beauty to gain global trust, a responsible growth model based on regulation and credibility will be key.

At PCG, we'll continue to use opportunities like this to be a strong partner, helping more Korean companies gain recognition on the global stage.